Search Results

You searched for Waimea South

All words containing three letters or less are ignored

• Development of tertiary education

  The first European settlers brought a desire to better themselves and their children through education and vocational training. This vision became reality through various institutions in Nelson and Marlborough,...

  Read more about "Development of tertiary education"...
  
  
• Arthur Griffin and Nelson Hospital

  The first hospital in Nelson was a primitive building, put up in the 1840's, attached to the barracks on Church Hill. The first permanent building was erected in...

  Read more about "Arthur Griffin and Nelson Hospital"...
  
  
• Wakefield's Memorial Riwaka and Puketawai Pā

  Kaiteriteri/ Puketawai Reserve and Captain Wakefield’s memorial In August 2014 a pyramidal rock memorial, celebrating Captain Wakefield's[sitetree_link,id=468] landing in October 1841 and the arrival place of Riwaka's pioneer settlers in May...

  Read more about "Wakefield's Memorial Riwaka and Puketawai Pā"...
  
  
• Blenheim and Picton Borough Councils- the early years

  Following the separation of Marlborough from Nelson in 1859, the region found itself with no funds, no local taxes and frequent flooding washing away infrastructure. It was to...

  Read more about "Blenheim and Picton Borough Councils - the early years"...
  
  
• Demon drink in Nelson

  Early Nelson was well served with public houses, despite the vigorous agitation for abstinence by the Temperance Movement. Patrons often had to travel long distances over difficult terrain and,...

  Read more about "Demon drink in Nelson"...